WHAT IS THE JUVENILE & DOMESTIC RELATIONS
 DISTRICT COURT?

The Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court handles cases involving:

• Delinquents
• Juveniles accused of traffic violations
• Children in need of services
• Children in need of supervision
• Children who have been subjected to abuse or neglect
• Family or household members who have been subjected to abuse
• Adults accused of child abuse or neglect, or of offenses against members of their own family (juvenile or adult)
• Adults involved in disputes concerning the support, visitation, parentage or custody of a child
• Abandonment of children
• Foster care and entrustment agreements
• Court-ordered rehabilitation services
• Court consent for certain medical treatments

The following is a list of the most commonly requested actions with the Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court:

 WHERE TO FILE:

Initial petition for support

Motion to amend current Order  (custody/visitation/support)

Request for witness subpoena

Request for records (Subpoena Duces Tecum)

Motion for Show Cause (failing to comply with a court order)

Petition for delinquency (juvenile defendant), Emancipation, Child in Need of Services & Paternity)

Criminal warrants (Adult defendant)

Court Service Unit OR DCSE

Clerk's Office

Clerk's Office

Clerk's Office

Clerk's Office

Court Service Unit

Magistrate at Regional Jail (820-3905)